NCAA President on a New Era for College Sports

Jessica Mendoza interviews Charlie Baker, the president of the NCAA, about the recent settlement between the NCAA and college athletes, which allows schools to directly pay athletes. Baker discusses the significance of this change, the framework for schools to purchase NIL rights from athletes, and the creation of the College Sports Commission to manage and enforce related rules. They also address concerns about budget disparities among schools, the role of Title IX, and the NCAA's petition for limited liability protection from legal action, particularly concerning academic standards and eligibility. Baker emphasizes the importance of focusing on student-athlete well-being, including injury surveillance, mental health, academic performance, and sports betting issues, and shifts the focus from the concept of amateurism to supporting students who play sports.